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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20Da front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
40
Overall
41

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H Key Specs

Canon 20Da
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Released June 2005
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Announced December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • New Model is Nikon D2Hs
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Canon 20Da and Nikon D2H, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 20Da (8MP) and D2H (4MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 20Da was introduced 18 months later than the D2H making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 20Da being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 20Da matches up versus the D2H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20Da over the Nikon D2H

 20Da D2H 
AnnouncedJune 2005December 2003Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon 20Da

 D2H 20Da 
Display size2.5"1.8"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution211k118kClearer display (+93k dot)

Common features in the Canon 20Da and Nikon D2H

 20Da D2H 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 20Da features exterior measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Nikon D2H has dimensions of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 20Da vs the D2H.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 20Da and D2H is 59 and 51 respectively.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20Da and D2H.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 20Da to result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher 20Da is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20Da as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D2H as a Portrait photography camera
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (8MP)
49
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
resolution not great (4MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 20Da Street photography information
Nikon D2H Street photography information
53
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20Da Sports photography information
Nikon D2H Sports photography information
44
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8 megapixels)
49
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 20Da Travel photography information
Nikon D2H Travel photography information
42
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (8MP)
display is not selfie friendly
42
weather sealing
resolution not great (4 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20Da Landscape photography features
Nikon D2H Landscape photography features
46
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (1.8 inch)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (8MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20Da Vlogging info
Nikon D2H Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
9
no video recording
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Canon 20Da vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20Da and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS 20DaNikon D2H
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 20Da Nikon D2H
Type Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Released 2005-06-01 2003-12-19
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3504 x 2336 2464 x 1632
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 118 thousand dot 211 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 lbs) 1200g (2.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 352
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,499 $253